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, 1887-11-15
Pooling with Nltro-GIreerIne

Nothing fills the small boy of the oil
regions with more glee than to find in
the woods a pile of empty nitro-glycerine
cans, which careless and negligent oil
well shooters persist in leaving in the
neighborhood of places where they have
been operating, although there is a severe
law forbidding this secreting of empty
nitro-glycerine cans There is always
enough of the fluid left in the cans after
being emptied into the torpedoes to pro-
vide an explosion more or less violent,
and frequently enough to be exceedingly
destructive. These deadly caches are
often found by hunters passing through
the woods. Once a hunter near Warren
shot into a bunch of brush in which he
had seen a fox take refuge. The shot
was followed by an explosion that tore
up the ground, and shattered trees for
many feet around, and knocked the gun
ner senseless. Some one had placed
nitro-glycerine cans in the brush pile,
and the charge from the gun had ex-
ploded them.
Boys are constantly searching for these
hidden ans to have the sport of explod-
ing them, although every year many
boys are made cripples for life by indul-
gence in this sport, and not a few are
killed. When the dangerous p~laythings
are found they are set up, one at a time,
a rod or SO away, against a stone or tree,
and the boys who have found them throw
stones at them until the force of a blow
from n of the stones explodes a can.
The sport is in the loud report and tho
way in which earth, stones, and every
thing within the range of the conclusion
are hurled about and in the air. There
is not an oil town from New York state
to the Washington field that has not one
or more crippled or sightless boys, made
so by this reckless trifling with one of the
most terrible explosives known.-New
York Sun.
, 1887-11-15
A Negro Camp Meeting.

AT a negro camp meeting at Hillsbor-
ough, Ills, the other day there was a bit
of realism that carries one back to the
days of the Passion play. The preacher
gave an eloquent discourse on the prodi-
gal SOL. During its delivery a young
darby arrayed in picturesque and many
colored tatters to represent the prodigal
son stood in a clump of bushes waiting
for his cue. At last the cue came in the
shape of n powerful blast or a tin horn,
when he rushed out and fell into the
arms of the old preacher, who enacted
the part of father. Then some sisters
brought forward a fatted calf which had
been previously killed and nicely roasted,
and every one began to be merry just as
in the days of old. The story as related
sounds somewhat sacrilegious, but it was
enacted by the colored brethren in entire
good faith and without a suspicion of
fippancy. New York Tribune.
, 1887-11-15

When the war broke out, we of the
south placed great reliance on the Texas
rangers to furnish us with magnificent
cavalry, and the same belief pervaded the
north, where they were greatly dreaded.
But the experience of a few months
proved that as cavalry they were utterly
worthless, and this because they did not
know how to ride. This statement will
doubtless appear most extraordinary, but
those acquainted with the subject will
fully bear me out in it.
The Texas rangers were perfectly at
home in the saddle, could ride the widest
horse with ease, and as far as sticking on
went, were probably the best horsemen
in the world. But in spite of this they
were about the worst cavalrymen imagin-
able, because they could not be made to
see the necessity of taking care of their
horses. Schooled in a land where men
were few and horses a drug in the market,
they would ride a horse to death in q few
days, and after a two weeks campaign
scarcely a dozen serviceable mounts
would be found in an entire regiment.
Had the armies possessed four or five
horses to every cavalryman, the Texas
rangers would have been unsurpassed,
but with only one horse to a mar they
soon became nothing but an incum-
brance. AS the war went on they became
most effective troops, but not until they
had ceased to be cowboys and learned to
ride like cavalrymen. AS cavalrymen
they were excellent, but as long as they re-
manned rangers they were an unmitigated
nuisance.-Ex-C Confederate in Globe
Democrat.
, 1887-11-15
FAIR TRADE DETECTIVES.
Explanation of the Business of n "Pricer."
A Floor Walker,a Mistake.

tiOOr walkers Mistake.
The other day two pretty young ladies,
both daintily dressed, entered one of our
large drygoods establishments, took the
elevator to the second floor and the fur
department. Here a careful examination
of costly furs resulted in the selection of
a sealskin dolman. One of the ladies
opened her purse. At that the
floor walker stepped up. He was excited
and spoke harshly. "Put that dolman
away, William" he said; land YOU"
turning to the purchasers, '.leave this
store at once" Astonished and terrified,
they stared helplessly at the man. Come,
get out, l tell you," he continued, cor
I'll have you bounced in short order"
The ladies were thought to be ''pricers."
A detective and several statesmen assisted
in their removal to the street. That this
was a case of mistaken identity became
painfully apparent to the startled firm a,
few days later. Suit was brought and
5 5000 was required to settle, in order TO
keep the case out of the papers. 1t trans
pired that the ladies were the daughters
of wealthy residents of the city. The in
cident serves to show to what lengths
great firms go to detect these ''pricers."
The term ''pricer'' needs explanation.
Some of the most successful houses in
Philadelphia and New York keep u small
book entitled: Purchasing account"
The pages of this brass bound little vol
ume are scanned only by members of the
firm and by the confidential clerk, who
has exclusive control of this interesting
bit of trade policy. At the close of the
season the amounts which balance run
nearly into six figures. These represent
disbursements for purchasing, for sala-
ries, carriage hire, luncheons, messenger
service and incidentals, and show credits
for goods purchased from rival houses,
ranging from laces, gloves, hosiery, silks
and satins to imported costumes, furs,
nantes, bric-a-brac, art embroideries,
bronzes and other costly articles.
Some of the anne of ladies which APP
pear on these pages opposite heavy pur-
chases also appear prominently in the
social world. The competition between
big houses is SO keen that the only way
each can keep even with the other is to
employ professional people to go from
one to the other and inquire prices and
compare goods. For obvious reasons the
mission of these people is secret, while
their appearance must be unexception-
able. 1t would not do for common look
ing people to be buying $500 sacques, 81
silks and $40 velvets every few days.
Really fashionable and wealthy people
are required for the delicate service, and
strange as it may seem are readily Sc
cured.-Philadelphia Times.
, 1887-11-15

The pilots house is furnished in n pc
culiar municipality like a ship, partly
like a parlor. There is a prevalence of
nautical pictures and ~engravings inter
spersed with bric-a-brac from every por-
ton of the globe. This is accounted for
by the fact that nearly every sea captain
makes presents of all kinds to the pilot
that brings his ship into harbor. Monkeys
and parrots are the common gifts, while
now and then n rich rug, a shawl or a
piece of rare silk is thrown in. The china
that adorns the table is of every hue and
shape, while the mantelpieces are decor
ated with the skillful work of sailor hands,
such as painted shells, whales teeth,
carved images and foreign reeds and
grasses. Especially interesting is the par
Tor of the pilots home. Huge engravings
of ships, steamers and yachts adorn the
walls, while upon the tables and stands
are the photographs of sea captains and
comrades, of East Indian princes and
heather bellies. The furniture is univer-
sally expensive and elegant, and all the
interior is arranged in a happy free and
easy style in ~consonance with the pilots
life. Pride of home and family are two
striking characteristics of all pilots. They
are never happier than when with their
wives and little ones. The pilots children
are, as a rule, prototypes of either papa
or mamma. Strong, sturdy, robust and
hilarious, the SOL seem to inherit the
frankness and freedom of the father,
while the daughters reflect the modesty
and beauty of their mother. New York
World.
, 1887-11-15


think it is an unfortunate fact that
our public school system is not elastic
enough to mold itself to the needs of
the individual. Grades are n necessity
in it, and grades must be quite rigidly
fixed. But | think that the parents can
mold the system so that there shall be no
overpressure. A great source of trouble
is that the parents often positively en-
courage the pressure. A mother brought
to me her daughter, a shamefully over
worked high school scholar; no exercise,
except the walk to and from school. If
this mother takes my advice, and sends
word to the teacher, my daughter is
not going to stand at the mead of her
class any more; if necessary, she will be
honestly and healthily at the foot" the
teacher may reply, Then she cannot
graduate and nave a diploma" Then
the mother must mold the public school
system to her daughters needs, and say,
''Then she will not graduate. / am CON
tent to have it so" Perhaps she will
not say this, for parental pride is one
cause of the overpressure.
Another is parental laziness. 1t
is easy to keep a boy employed even
ings by compelling him to stay at home
and study his lessons. Otherwise he
must either be allowed to choose his
own amusement, in the house or out of
it (Which, of course, is not the best
thing, or the parents must have him on
their minds, and provide amusements for
him, or at least have an oversight of his
recreations, which is a trouble. In prac-
tice, too, many parents either let their
children roam the streets at night, or beg
the teacher to give their children enough
to do, S that they must nave some les
sons to occupy their evenings.-E. p.
King in Science.
, 1887-11-15

The symptoms of biliousness are unhap-
PLY too well known. They differ in diff
ferent individuals to some extent. A bill
ious man is seldom a breakfast eater.
Too frequently. alas, he has an excellent
appetite for liquids but none for solids of
a morning. His tongue will hardly bear
inspection at any time; if it is not white
and furred, it is rough. at all events.
The digestive system is wholly out Of
order and Diarrhea or Constipation may
be a symptom or the two may alternate.
There are often Hemmorrhoids or even
loss of blood. There may be giddiness
and often headache and acidity or fatu-
lence and tenderness in the pit of the
stomach. To correct all this if not effect
a cure try Green's august Flot1er, it costs
but a trife and thousands attest its efficacy.
, 1887-11-15

The funeral of Mile. Aimee showed
how very few friends an actress can
count upon surviving her. In spite of
the fact that her will gave a very large
amount to an orphan asylum for the chill
dren of artists, and her well known gen
crosby during her active dramatic life,
very few people found leisure to go to the
small church. The management of the
Varieties sent a crown of flowers, but the
company gave nothing, and yet during
the French wal Aimee sent from America
5000 francs to these very comrades. All
her fortune was bequeathed to charitable
institutions with the exception of a few
friendly souvenirs Paris Letter.
, 1887-11-15
vERC0AT )

Our display of Overcoats this season is
larger and more varied than ever. We
can supply you with a light weight coat
for cool evenings for IS. 90, $1,000, $1,000
and up to $500. We have medium
weight coats at all prices, andi regular
storm turner's from 5000 to $4,000. We
lave had several styles made,to order es
pecially adapted to mountain wear and
for rough usage.
Our IS 90, $1,000, $500 and $500
Business Suits please every person who
lnspects them. They are great bargains.
We have a large mail order trade, and
it is increasing all the time. Non.resi-
dents find they can trade with us most
satisfactorily by letter.
Catalogues, samples and prices sent ON
application.
, 1887-11-15

An account of some interesting an, lent
flint mines discovered near Mur-de-
Barrez, France, has been given by NJ.
Marcelin Boule. The fints formed a bed
underlying some twenty feet of chalk, in
which narrow shafts and galleries, still
bearing the marks of the rude deer horn
picks, were excavated. The roofs OF the
galleries were supported by pillars and
props, as in modern mining. but the re-
suits Of cave ms are still to be seen in
tools crushed between fallen rocks. Near
the shafts arc the remains of an cient
workshops, where the flint was worked
into various articles used in the aye OF
polished stone.-Arkansaw Traveller
, 1887-11-15

With strict impartiality it speeds alike
down h hutter's chimney, formed of
old kerosene tins, and the EliZabethan
stacks of fashionable suburban mansions;
charges up the busy streets, flashes
through the om~nibuses, in at one window
and out of the other, like the clown in
the pantomime. But not all of it | not
the six bushels Shake yourself and see.
Then it spins along the suburban high
ways, pounces down on the scavengers'
heaps of dead leaves and other odds and
ends Of unconsidered %trifles, and they are
gone, and their place knows them no
more. Poets seeking new tropes and fig
ures of speech should try what can be
made of an Australian dust storm. Every
window in the cities is closed, and the
heated blast chafes and howls about the
easements in a frenzy of impotent rage.
Should any one incautiously turn q street
corner particularly sprucely dressed,
straightway it makes for him.
The air soon becomes a combination of
atoms as lively as aerated waters. The
whole surrounding country seems
shrouded by an atmosphere which has
e whipped into the consistency of pea
soup. One side of the street is sometimes
as completely hidden from the other side
as by a November fog in London. Woe
to the unlucky housemaid who has mad
vertently left open a single window Re
pentance in sackcloth and dust is her CON
dign punishment. And thus the enemy
speeds up and down the day through.
The heat is sitting, but people all seek to
close every avenue of approach. Batten
down and stew is the order of the day.
OF two evils it is by far the least; in
deed, the only defense, and every port is
closed as on board ship in bad weather.
Should the demon succeed in effecting an
entrance he sweeps through the hall,
PUSHES up stairs, and bangs every door
like a maniac. The hotel kitchen is a
subject of special anxiety to the function
aries concerned, and certain vendors of
p~erishable commodities close their shops
overwhelmingly Magazine.
, 1887-11-15

DR.. Julius Pohlmann, in an interesting
article on The Human Teeth Viewed in
the Light of Evolution" shows the in
adequacy of many of the explanations of
the poor teeth of modern times. lie he
lieves that people have poor teeth us they
have poor muscles, because they ara not
used enough. The food of the present
day is cooked, softened, and hard par.
ticles removed, children are brought up
on soft foods, and in general there is a
tendency to allow the teeth to lapse into
a harmful desuetude. Boston Journal OF
Health.
, 1887-11-15
Child

Children often need some safe cathar,
tic and tonic to avert approaching sick
ness, or to relieve collie, headache. sick
stomach, indigestion, dysentery and the
complaints incident to childhood. Let
the children take Simmons Liver ReGu
lator and keep well. 1t is purely vegeta,
BILE, not unpleasant to the taste and SAT,
to take alone or in connection with Other
medicine.
, 1887-11-15

Mr.. Geo. v. Willing. of Manchester,
Mich, writes: MY wife has been almost
helpless for five years, so helpless that she
could not turn over in bed alone. She
used two bottles of Electric Bitters, and is
so much improved that she is able now to
do her own work" Electric Bitters will
do all that is claimed for them. Hun.
dreds of testimonials attest their great Gu
ratiye powers. Only fifty cents a bottle
at W. n. Hunts
, 1887-11-15

OF the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the fact that every purchaser receives a
fair equivalent for his money. The fapril-
lar headline 100 Doses One Dollar"
stolen by imitators, is original with and
true only of Hoods ~Sarsaparilla. This
can easily be proven by any one who dc
to test the matter. For real economy,
buy only Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by
all druggists.
, 1887-11-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gups, al
lays the pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy fer diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
, 1887-11-15

The hest salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-11-15

On a recent rainy morning a man
Etampeded a crowd of citizens on a Chi.
cago street corner by stepping among
them and remarking: You nave my UNI,
brella. sir The man was cross eyed.
New York Sun.
, 1887-11-15

Signal ropes for mines are on tho Con-
tinent made of ditta metal, for the reason
that this metal resists corrosion. It is
said to have a tensile strength of more
than fifty tons per square inch OF SECTION.
, 1887-11-15
NJ NIGHT slT.ys h sssS

Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
i~nfantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
case from pain. Price 25 cents. Sold by
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-11-15

When de pea vine git too proud to lear
on n stick faint much service in de gar.
den.-J. A. Macon.
, 1887-11-15
M \ and reliable Medicines are the best

o~N todepend upon. Acker's BLOOD Ell.
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm.
p%urities Of the Blood. lnevcry form of Scrof-
ulous, Syphilitic or Morcurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For Rheumatism. has no equal.
DR.. w. n. Hunt.
, 1887-11-15

NON>N trihe with any Throat or
INV Lung Disease. If you have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Group or Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and proven
further trouble. 1t is a positive cure
and we guarantee it. Price 10 aud SOC
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-11-15

There is no need for you to be cold this
winter. l will sell you an oyercoat for
5000. [. Greentree, the Clothier.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
A SNOWFALL Battle by 10000 Men.
[St. Louis ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

[St. Louis Globe Democrat.1
In january, 1864, While Confederate
troops were in winter quarters at Dat
ton, Ga, there came u big snowstorm,
and $1,000 soldiers engaged in reg
ularly organized snowballing. The
Georgia and South Carolina troops took
one side of Il small stream and the
Tenuesseeaus the other. The Teuues-
seeans formed line of battle, their
drums beating, bugles blowing, colors
flying and officers mounted. Every
soldier had knapsack full of snow
balls. The Georgians formed and
prepared to make the attack by eros
sing the branch. There were 10000
men on each side, ard the scene was
very imposing. AS soon as the Geor-
yians crossed the branch they met 81
terrible fusilade from the Tenuesseeans,
com mander of the TenuesSeeaus was
captured, but Il bold dash was made by
the 'rennesseeans and he was reScured.
The Georgians and South CArolinaians,
being unused TO snow, were ut a greet
and were forced back
across the branch. AS the Tennes,
seeans crossed the branch they wet
their suuwhaiis, and the next voltey
fired at the Georgia aud South Car
Passing on, the TenneSseeans captured
the quarters and proceeded to loot
the whole shebang, carrying offrations,
tobacco, pipes, and everything else
that did not belong to the Government.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
Frank james in st. Louis.

A ST. Louis special telegram TO the
New Orleans Times-DemOcrat says:
"Cnionel" Frank James, resplendent
in beaver trimmed overcuat and
sombrero, arrived in this city this
morning for the purpose of securing
situation as salesman in largo retail
shoe and clothing house. He has been
clerking in shoe store at Nevada,
Mo-, since his acquittai at GalIatin of
the murder of Conductor Wesifail,
who was killed during the Blue Cut
train robbery. He called on his old
counsel, Gov. johnson, at the -Four
Courts, and was warmly welcomed.
The ex bandit was then introduced to
Judges Normile aud Noonan, of the
criminal court, and to the various
prosecuting officers and attorneys. He
was lionized by his new friends, and
modestly refused several invitations to
make social debut. He took dinner
with Judge Noooan, and accepted an
invitation to witness Wilson Barrelt's
"Hamiet," a character which he says
he is deeply Interested in. He had read
Shakespeare thoroughly aud quotes
long passages correctly.
He IL six feet high, slender, with n
clear blue eye, light mu5tache, light
hair, about forty.two years old, and
has killed fully $50 men since he star
ted in with Quantreii. He uses good
language when he talks, and says all
he wants is TO be let alone. sIf l
secure a position here, l viii settle in
st. Louis" said he. 81 know al! the
points about the shoe business, and
want place only on my merits rs II
statesmen. / have been offered $500
week To go into the show business, but
! would not take as many Thousand.
/ don't want notoriety. l have some
means, and am thinking about going
into the cigar business here" james
has slight limp, due to "a bad wound
supposed to Eave been received in the
Mortified raid. But for the overcoat
he would be taken for church
deacon.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-01-22
MONROE. La. JANUARY p. 1887.
TT rs oRoW1Ne DARKER DARKER
Courier Journal.l

s. ICourier JournaL1
It is growing darker, darker, fades the light
But my Soul Is growing lighter in an heav-
suuiioSt. have Thought thee lovely. but
thy. glory fadeth now
(, In the presence of another and q fairer hgnt
,Tis the glory Of Gods presence, tits the
homeland Of the soul; oo,o,,a
wondrous. happy goal.
Never can sorrow enter through the gates
where 60 In;
thought OF sin.
'Tis fair and glorious journey which
am about to take,
Where sojourn shall sleep soon in tho
homeland shall make.
Sleep! oh, peaceful, gentle SAUNDERS, who
could ever know fear
In thy presence, when the waking shall
so wondrous fair appear?
Mother, put your arms around me, let me
feel your gentle kiss,
Do not weep, for am going to fairer
land than this,
To o land Of milk and honey, where the
day grows dim no more.
In the presence of Gods glory, on the
bright, eternal shore.
Sweetheart come still closer, closer, let me
hold your little hand.
We shall be united over in that other, bet
ter land,
Where the shadows never shade moro, in
the golden courts above.
will meet you there soon, sweetheart,
Where we'll never cease to love.
In that land of joy and blessing will greet
you, sister, dear,
Though the light is fading. fading, and no
moreI see you here.
Be daughter true and noble, love your
father, in your care
would leave him, till our meeting in that
land so bright and fair.
Brothers, sisters, faster, faster, Gibbs the
strength of life away.
Good bye and god bless you ever, brighter
grows the heavenly ray.
Meet me up above-'tis over, passed a
spirit through the gates
OF the everlasting city, where crown OF
life awaits.